The Alpaca Race 53 km

Race completed

52 km Distance

3,100 m Climbing

7.3 Grit · Hardcore

57.7072° N, 11.9670° E© OpenFreeMap © OpenMapTiles Data from OpenStreetMap

What the course asks

Climbing rate 60 m / km Mountain. Significant climbing. Steep sections will require power hiking.

Field size ~12 Tiny. You will run alone for most of it.

DUV results for the 2026 edition (53km) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.

Typical conditions, June

Daytime high 17°C

Night low 12°C

Rainfall Showers likely

Daylight 18 h 01 m of light

Regional 2001-2020 average for June — NASA POWER, grid elevation 39 m. Not a forecast.

The Aid Station

Course-specific beta from the community

⛰️ terrain

This is a mountain course. Poles are highly recommended for the sustained climbs.

By UltraHub Expert

👟 gear

With trail terrain, choose a shoe with moderate cushioning for optimal performance.

By UltraHub Expert

Gear for this race

Chosen for 52 km of trail with 3,100 m of ascent.

Trail Running Shoes60 m of climb per kilometre — grip and rock protection before cushioning.
Race Nutrition52 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
Hydration VestsPole attachment and chest-strap stability on steep ground.
Trekking Poles3,100 m of ascent to walk up.
GPS WatchesBattery life first — a 52 km day outlasts most full-GPS modes.

Brooks

Catamount 3

RunRepeat found the Brooks Catamount 3 to have a cozier upper that enhances the overall fit, though breathability and durability could be better. iRunFar noted…

★★★★★ 4.5

Salomon

Sense Ride 5

RunRepeat found the Salomon Sense Ride 5 to have immaculate lockdown and a smooth and stable ride, making it confident on moderate trails and steep downhills. I…

★★★★★ 4.5

Maurten